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A Home To Call Your Own |
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Approximately two-thirds of all Americans own their own home. The rest rent, and that number has steadily increased over the past few years. With planning, the dream of homeownership is within reach of every motivated individual. By owning your own home, you will make an investment for the future, put money into your pocket instead of your landlord's, gain a valuable tax deduction, and most importantly, have a home to call your own. |
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Is Buying the Right Decision? |
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There are two very powerful incentives for owning a home: tax savings and equity build-up.
In the United States, homeowners are allowed to deduct their mortgage interest and property tax payments from their taxable income*, giving a considerable savings.
Secondly, payments applied toward your mortgage principal help build equity in your home. It is also likely that your house will appreciate in value over the years you own it - also adding to your equity. *Consult your tax advisor. |
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Preparing For the Home Purchase |
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A general rule of thumb is that you will qualify to finance a home that costs twice your annual income. You can find out exactly how much home you can afford, how much you'll need to save for the downpayment, and other valuable information to help you prepare for homeownership. |
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Starting Your Home Search |
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To help you determine the amount of mortgage for which you may be approved, use our complimentary pre-approval process! By taking advantage of pre-qualifying, you can benefit from saved time (by narrowing the price range for your home search) and increased negotiation power (with a pre-approval in hand, the sellers will know they can expedite their home sale with a qualified borrower). |
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Low-cash, Easy Qualify Loan |
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The amount of cash needed for downpayment and closing costs has long been the primary barrier to homeownership. That's why we offer Down Payment Assistance, free gift funds which can be used for down payment and closing cost with no recapture clauses - the buyer never needs to pay it back. |
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Many of these mortgages have special qualifying requirements, such as income limits, maximum loan amounts, designated geographic regions in which the property must be located, and/or a required homeownership education course. Compare the mortgage programs that fit your budget and goals. Never settle for a single quote! |
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